2103 - Introduction to Human Services - 3 credit
hours
Provides an introduction into the helping professions and the roles
of human services workers in modern society. In addition,
materials overview human service workplace and familiarize students
with a variety of helping disciplines. Designed as a
foundation for fundamental professional and personal exploration
and growth. Recommended: PSYC 1003.

2203 - Marriage and Family - 3 credit
hours
Addresses the institution of marriage and family with an emphasis
on the American family. Specifically, students investigate the
origin and continuing evolution of the family, human sexuality,
love and marriage, gender roles and parenting.

2903 - Introduction to Counseling Theory - 3 credit
hours
Provides an introduction to and overview of theories significant to
the practice of counseling. Attention will be given to notable
individuals and theoretical principles.

2953 - Principles and Techniques of Group Counseling - 3
credit hoursDesigned as an introduction to group counseling.
Introducing group stages, process, and issues including guidelines
for multicultural practice, ethical and professional issues, group
leadership, and pre-group and post-group procedures. Includes a
combination of inter/intrapersonal experiential elements to
demonstrate the group counseling process to acquaint each student
experientially with the therapeutic group process, group
involvement, and several group leadership interventions.

3023 - Human Sexuality - 3 credit
hoursFocuses on the integration of psychological, social, and
biological components of the human body as well as the human
emotional system. A systemic approach will be utilized to
define "human sexuality."

3103 - Life Span Development - 3
credit hours
An overview of the developmental issues of human beings throughout
the life span, from conception to death including developmental
stages; basic theories, concepts, and principles of development;
influences on development; and cultural understanding of
development. Prerequisite: PSYC
1003.

3153 - Abnormal Psychology - 3 credit
hours
Study of the origins, development, and treatment of abnormal,
maladaptive, or deviant behavior in society, the etiology and
diagnosis of abnormal behavior, and an overview of treatment
methods. DSM-IV-TR is utilized to introduce the student to clinical
diagnosis. Recommended: HS 2103.

3303 - Adolescent Psychology - 3
credit hours
The study of developmental processes, behavior, and cognition of
children during adolescence. Also listed as EDUC
3303. Prerequisites: PSYC 1003 and
junior standing or permission of
instructor.

3403 - Family Communication - 3
credit hours
An introduction to communication phenomena in the family setting.
Designed to help students understand how, through communication,
family relationships are developed, maintained, enhanced, or
disturbed. Students will learn verbal and nonverbal skills
which help promote healthy family communication. Also listed as
COMM 3403.

3503 - Human Services Practicum I - 3
credit hours
Requires 120 clock-hours of observation designed to offer
opportunities for shadowing and observation in human services
environments. Prerequisite: Enrolled in
the Human Services and Counseling program of study.

3801 - Personal Insight Development -
1-3 credit hours
Designed to facilitate and assist students in gaining personal
insight of self. Experiential focus is on ways to become healthier
emotionally and physically. Prerequisite:
HS 2103.

3893 - Cultural Diversity: Working
with Latino and Hispanics - 3 credit hours
An introduction to cultural diversity issues among Spanish-speaking
individuals in the United States as they relate to Human Services
and Counseling provision. Topics will include a conversational
introduction to basic Spanish, demographic and socio-cultural
variables, the acculturation process, clinical issues, educational
considerations, and practical cultural competencies.

4013 - Gender Studies - 3 credit
hours
Introduction to gendered relationships and communication in
contemporary American society, the course provides an exploration
of communication in families and in society. Additionally, the
course defines the function of interpersonal communication in the
creation and perpetuation of gender roles. The influence of gender
enactment on success, satisfaction, self-esteem, and the counseling
profession is also explored. Self-awareness exercises, which stress
the application of theory and research, provide the opportunity for
personal growth and development.

4053 - Therapeutic Play for Parents
and Child Professionals - 3 credit hours
This experiential course presents ways to build positive
relationships with children and communicate more effectively with
them, particularly through play. Students will learn to understand
children's emotional needs, nurture their self-esteem, foster their
responsibility and cooperation, provide encouragement, and use
positive methods of discipline. Students must have access to a
child between the ages of 3 and 8 for required play sessions. Both
parents and non-parents are welcome in the course.

4153 - Introduction to Counseling
Techniques - 3 credit hours
Focuses on the examination, evaluation, and application of
contemporary counseling techniques. An experiential framework
allows the development of differential therapeutic skills and
direct experience with techniques inherent in a variety of
counseling models. Recommended: HS 2103
and 3203.

4233 - Child and Adolescent
Interventions - 3 credit hours
Overview of various problematic issues and behaviors specific to
children and adolescents. Provides ways to prevent, assess, and
treat these problems. Theoretical foundations, ethical concerns,
and developmental issues and norms will also be reviewed as they
are applied to children and adolescents.
Recommended: HS 2103.

4243 - Creative Counseling - 3 credit
hours
Designed to enhance the knowledge of the creative approaches to
counseling. Various modalities are studied through a theoretical
and experiential framework. Theoretical approaches such as art,
music, imagery and bibliotherapy are explored.
Recommended: HS 2103.

4253 - Ethics and Multicultural
Diversity - 3 credit hours
Examines ethical, professional, and multi-cultural issues/dilemmas
within the discipline. Particular emphasis is given to codes of
ethics and the parameters of acceptable professional conduct. Human
diversity is also a major focus.
Recommended: HS 2103.

4283 - Personal Growth and
Development - 3 credit hours
Facilitates the personal growth, self-realization, and
self-actualization of class participants. The experiential focus is
intended to assist students in the development of greater insight
into the self, promotion of personal openness, and exploration of
individual ego boundaries. Recommended:
HS 2103.

4893 - Mental Health Administration -
3 credit hours
Introduction to knowledge, theory, and skills relating to planning,
evaluating, and managing programs. The course will also address the
influence of social, political, and community structure on advocacy
and social change. Recommended: HS
2103.

4943 - Human Services Practicum II -
3 credit hours
A 120 clock-hour experience designed to offer Human Service
students the opportunity to apply acquired knowledge from human
service's course work while practicing skills in a helping
profession environment designed to enhance personal career goals.
Prerequisite: Engaged in last year of
course work or permission by practicum
instructor.

4953 - Human Services Practicum III -
3 credit hours
A 120 clock-hour field experience that offers Human Service
students the opportunity to apply acquired knowledge from human
service's course work while practicing skills in a helping
profession environment designed to enhance personal career
goals. Expectations for Practicum III, beyond the 120
clock-hour field experience the Human Services Comprehensive Exam,
and job search preparation. Prerequisite:
Engaged in last year of coursework or
permission by practicum instructor.